Intake information

Start date

Campus

Fall 2019

Barrie

Program description

This program is designed to give students knowledge and hands-on experience in Aviation and Management as well as provide co-operative work experience in the Aviation industry. A variety of aviation courses provide students with a solid understanding of the aviation industry in Canada and around the world. Students are given the opportunity to pass the examination to receive their Restricted Aeronautical Radio Operation License. Management courses are designed to give students an understanding of management practices and procedures in order to be prepared for future promotional opportunities.

Jobs
Our grads get jobs! Some of our grad employers are Air Canada, Lester B. Pearson Airport, Sunwing Airlines, Air Georgian, Transport Canada, the Ministry of Natural Resources and many other aviation-related organizations.

PathwaysOur Aviation Management program is the only three-year program in Canada that allows students to progress directly into Griffith University's Masters in Aviation Management degree. Earn a master's degree in aviation with only an additional one-and-a-half years of study. Or you can choose to complete one of two Bachelor of Science degrees with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with only one additional year of study. Learn more on our articulations and transfers page.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the program obtain employment in general aviation and aviation operations positions where they may use their knowledge and skills to progress to more advanced positions. Graduates are employed in a wide variety of aviation fields such as Airline Management, Airport Management, Airport Planning, Flight Dispatch and Government Aviation agencies. In addition, the program provides graduates with a better chance of success in furthering their training with the Department of National Defense or to become Air Traffic Controllers, Commercial/Airline Pilots, and Flight Service Specialists.

Admission information

Admission requirements

OSSD or equivalent with

Grade 12 English (C or U)

any Grade 11 or 12 Mathematics (C, M, or U)

Minimum of 60% in Grade 11 College or University level Mathematics (MBF3C or MCF3M)

Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/policies-procedures/

Pathways

Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission; refer to the Credit Transfer Centre website for details:www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/

Admission details

International and landed immigrant applicants to the Aviation Management Program should be aware that the ability to obtain a valid Transport Canada security clearance may be a condition of employment (Co-op or Graduate) with some international airports and airlines in Canada.

Students who have resided or worked outside of Canada within the last five years may have difficulty meeting Transport Canada''s information standards. Fortunately, the majority of Co-op positions in Canada do not require students to obtain valid Transport Canada security clearance.

The foregoing is for your information only. Students should follow up with any prospective employer to determine their own candidacy.

Other Program Information

Past and concurrent flight training will be recognized and course exemptions will be considered based on previous education and work experience. Georgian College has made special arrangements with a local flight training facility for FLIGHTLAB at a reduced rate. These costs are over and above student tuition fees.

College scheduled Field Trips are a mandatory component of the Aviation Management program and must be attended by the student.

“My job is to liaise with regulators in different countries to make sure that we’re following the rules,” he says. “The thing I love most about my role is that I get to work with people all over the world. It’s a challenge, but a rewarding one.”

Michael says that Georgian gave him the big picture of how the industry works.

“You learn about so many aspects of aviation and how those pieces fit together,” he adds.

Out of the three-year program, one full year – three terms – is devoted to workplace training.

“You get a job in the industry, spend four months there, and then go back to school to build your knowledge. It’s the combination of real-world experience, networking, and foundational learning from class that I loved about this program.”

If you’re excited about aviation or airplanes, this program is relevant. It’s a business program where you gain skills transferable to any industry, with an aviation focus.